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We have recently been adding some important updates to the Revalidation section of the College website, and we would like to draw your attention to these. The first update focuses on appraisal: a key component of revalidation is the annual appraisal during which doctors will discuss their supporting information to demonstrate that they are continuing to meet the principles and values set out in Good Medical Practice.

Dr Sarah Thornton, Chair, RCoA Nominations Committee explains why it’s important to recognise the hidden achievements of our colleagues.

"As I sit down to write this article, I am very much aware that today is the anniversary of the death of my mother. A strong-minded, intelligent and, above all, proud woman, her greatest fear as she became increasingly physically frail was a loss of dignity."

Following the murder of George Floyd in the United States in 2020, which moved and touched so many individuals and organisations across the world, the ‘Black Lives Matter’ campaign has acted as a catalyst for positive action and renewed debate about how best to address systemic racism in our society and issues that affect the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

Our Chief Executive Officer, Jono Brüün updates you on the work we've been doing on the College's Estate.

Jono Brüün shares the College's current financial position and outlines the depth of care and consideration taken by trustees and staff in the stewardship of the College’s assets, as we seek to make them work harder and smarter for you.

I write this month’s President’s View in the week following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. On behalf of the College, I extend our condolences to the Royal Family. I hope that the expression of admiration and love felt for the Queen worldwide has been of some comfort to them. Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal has long been a dedicated and supportive patron of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, and our thoughts are with her at this time of personal sadness, with which many of us can empathise.

Find out more about the three highest-scored abstracts from this year's annual poster competition. The submissions were judged at the College Tutors’ Meeting back in June.

Dr Fiona Donald, President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our members in research, training and professional development.